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Since I just started this blog, oh an hour or so, I realized that I HAD to post my Anthro-Inspired Christmas tree skirt. I know, we are dying Easter eggs, but if you are nothing like me, you are more than likely planning Christmas already. So here is my little gem I whipped up out of a random queen sized flat bed sheet.

As I was not counting on writing a blog, and the idea literally popped in my head, I will try my hardest to explain how I did this.

1.) I laid the bedsheet flat on the floor. Luckily for me, the area where the tree goes was marked with folds so I knew the most middle section was located.

2.) There were also folds evenly throughout the sheet that made little squares. With that guideline, I took a 6 inch plate, placed it in the middle of a square, and traced it. I then took a large needle and matching thread and made large bastes around the circle.

3.) I pulled the middle of the circle up and tightened the thread so the base was gathered and I had a point.

4.) I wrapped the point into a bun/knot type thing and sewed it down/together.

5.) And repeat!.

6.) By the time I finished, the edges were almost perfectly scalloped! For a clearer understanding of how to make these knots, please see kojotutorial’s blog {I got it from her, she rocks!}

My name is Kristin, and I am a blogophile/pinhead. It amazes me what people can do with their talents and I have a million projects I want to do…and document. Between planning a wedding, raising our beautiful 3 year old son and working full time, hopefully I will have time to start and complete a project. So first project…I work in an amazing office in Historic {Soulard/Benton Park} St. Louis. If you have never heard of this awesome neighborhood, it is home to Anheuser-Busch {now AB-InBev}, the 2nd largest Mardi Gras in the country and is one of the oldest neighborhoods in St. Louis. All of the homes are about 100+ years old and the neighborhood literally oozes vintage charm {and beer of course!} Sadly, I have spent the last 4 years staring at this pitiful chair.

Yikes! I had to give this little girl a make over. With less than $15 dollars in fabric from JoAnn’s Fabric, I turned this late 80’s blah burgundy pleather chair into an eclectic craft-chic statement piece. Hope you enjoy!